Vocational Tutor

North Star 240°, Bristol, BS11 0QA

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 February 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 10 £35,412-£39,152 per annum, pro rata

Vocational Tutor job summary

North Star Academy Trust is a small multi-academy trust that was set up with the ambition to improve the SEND provision in the South West and provide as many young people as possible with a bespoke, specialist education that is tailored to each individual's needs. We are a small but growing Trust, we currently consist of 4 schools including both Primary and Secondary provisions and an alternative provision.

Are you looking for a new challenge? The opportunity to make a difference and enrich the lives of children with behaviour needs? We are looking for a looking for a driven and enthusiastic Tutor to join our team to deliver across a range of vocational subjects through the BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Vocational Studies. In addition the successful candidate will be required to teach functional skills English and Maths along with PSHE.

We are looking for someone with the ability to teach 4 of the core units as well as delivering the construction and vehicle maintenance units. Ideally in the following areas:

• Building a Simple Wall

• Developing Plastering Skills

• Developing Building Maintenance Skills

• Providing a Valeting Service

• Carrying Out Routine Service Tasks on a Motor Vehicle

You will be delivering to a small group of learners, but due to challenging needs and behaviours, you will be required to contribute to the management of learner behaviour displaying a high level of professionalism. At all times you will be committed to ensuring high expectations for behaviour and learning and demonstrating professional responsibility to promote the safeguarding and welfare of our learners. The ideal candidate will have either a trade background or previous experience in teaching vocational subjects.

We believe that every learner should have an equal opportunity to achieve a good education to help them become a good citizen when they leave school. This position can give great satisfaction by often reaching learners who are disengaged with education for a variety of different reasons.

You will be required to work 37 hours per week, term time only, including inset days (39 weeks per annum). Actual salary £30,968-£34,239 per annum.

The successful applicants will:

• Be a hard working individual that is willing to go above and beyond to help young learners achieve their potential.

• Have the ability to establish and sustain expert teaching that meets the needs of all pupils

• Be passionate about the curriculum and able to ensure all children access a broad, structured and personalised entitlement

• Have the highest of expectations of learners who have been marginalised by education.

• Be able to lead sessions that are well planned and well structured to engage learners in hands-on topics and cover a wide range of abilities.

• Be flexible, adaptable and have a positive attitude to working in a structured environment.

• Effectively communicate with colleagues.

• Have skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.

• Willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of a Primary and Secondary learning community

• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence

• A caring and inclusive ethos

• A school which has supportive Governors and Parents with high expectations of the school

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person.

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received so please submit an early application.

The attached job description and person specification outline the main requirements of the role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About North Star 240°

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 75 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Star 240° website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-star-240

North Star 240° is the secondary provision of North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol, specialising in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve.

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